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Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 vs Stemme S 12

Side-by-side aircraft model specifications (max across variants).

SpecSchempp-Hirth Nimbus-2Stemme S 12
ICAO typeNIMBS12S
MTOW800 kg1,500 kg
Range160 nm950 nm
Cruise speed77 kt120 kt
Service ceiling—30,000 ft
Max seats24
Length9 m8 m
Wingspan25 m25 m
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How does the Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 compare to the Stemme S 12 in range?

The Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 has a range of 160 nm; the Stemme S 12 has a range of 950 nm.

How does the Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 compare to the Stemme S 12 in cruise speed?

The Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 cruises at 77 kt; the Stemme S 12 cruises at 120 kt.

What is the MTOW difference between the Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 and the Stemme S 12?

The Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 has a maximum take-off weight of 800 kg, compared with 1,500 kg for the Stemme S 12.

How many seats do the Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 and Stemme S 12 have?

The Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 seats up to 2; the Stemme S 12 seats up to 4.

What ICAO type codes do the Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 and Stemme S 12 use?

The Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-2 is ICAO type NIMB; the Stemme S 12 is ICAO type S12S.